Many prayers for Leroy. He's been through so much. God bless him.

Sent by Laurie | 7:18 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy, hang tough buddy....you are right where you need to be now, getting the attention your body needs. When you are really feeling down, visualize yourself in Hawaii drinking mai tai's with little umbrellas!

Sent by Karen | 7:20 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Never a lull in this cancer world it seems... You are in my thoughts Leroy.

Sent by Chanda | 7:37 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Thinking of you Leroy. So sorry you are back in the hospitial - that stinks. I hope they will nip that infection and you will be home real soon :)

You are in my daily thoughts & prayers.

Sent by lisa | 7:46 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Hate to hear about Leroy getting an infection. As unpleasant as it is, the hospital is where he needs to be.

It may seem impolite but it is a good thing to ask all hospital personnel to wash their hands before they interact with Leroy. People get in a hurry and don't always remember.

Keeping him in our prayers as always.

Sent by Sara (MD) | 7:51 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Thank you so much Maeve, for updating us.
Please send Leroy lots of healing energy from me!!! hope he comes home soon!

jenn from maine

Sent by Jenn | 7:58 AM ET | 10-16-2007

DANG! thank you for the update, and please give Laurie and Leroy my best. I will keep them both in my prayers. I truly hope this is only a minor set back.

Sent by Sue Chap | 8:05 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Dear Leroy, What a bummer! Hopefuly things were caught quickly and you'll be back home soon. Sorry your having such a hard time. We're all here for ya. Rest and recuperate.

Sent by Tanya | 8:14 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Thanks so much for letting us know. Godspeed.

Sent by Sarah | 8:17 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Whomp on those microbes Leroy! And while you are there, get some good painkillers and some sleep too!

Laurie, I know it is not easy with Leroy back in the hospital, but I hope you can get a little extra rest while someone else is watching over him.

All the best to you both! Robin

Sent by Robin LeTourneau, Fairfax VA | 8:20 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Remember, we are all with you.

Sent by Gretchen Hoag | 8:23 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Hang in there Leroy! I know this must all feel so overwhelming right now, but this too shall pass! You and Laurie are in our thoughts and prayers always.

Sent by Karen K. | 8:27 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy, sorry to hear you'll be eating hospital food for a few more days!

Sent by Lisa D. | 8:30 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Friends,

I am very sorry that Leroy is back in the hospital yet again. I can hardly imagine, Leroy, what you have been going through since your last surgery. It was almost simultaneous was with my own severe seizure that landed me in the hospital and nursing home for about 10 days.. That's why I have been offline. The actual pain I had was medium to minimal, localized, treatment rather than disease related and best left to the imagination. (Details supplied on a need-to-know basis at the discretion of the author). My thoughts and prayers go to Leroy and those of you who are out there still suffering.

It's time for an update in more ways than one. More significantly, My seizure 16 days ago deadened my right arm and (I'm told) my lower face. My brain was also thoroughly scrambled in many -- but not all -- ways (you be the judge. I'm writing this without assistance). This event, which I didn't feel sent me to the hospital for five days and a local nursing home for another five for rehabilitation. They turfed me out five days before I had been originally scheduled to leave

Yet again a supportive local community as well as this network (in this case a congregation) has been a key element in my survival and healing and that of my wife and caregiver-in-chief, Margaret, since this whole adventure began. .

Anyway, one of the learnings I received from this latest adventure is that there are worlds out their that are every bit as bad as cancer world and that often overlap it. Confusionworld, agingworld and nursinghome world are only a small sample. I was graced (sorry nonChristians, it's my only word for it) enough to experience these worlds as a temporary guest. (Dante, where are you now that we need you?).

Lesson One. Don't park someone in a state of mental confusion in front of a TV set. My experience was an inability to sort TV from reality or deal with the inherently discontinuous (segment-ad-unrelated ads#2, #3,- segment, etc. Each comes with its own, often unspeakably terrifying emotional load, which itself becomes totally involving. Under these circumstances, if TV doesn't already drive you craze, it can certainly help keep you there.

Lesson two: Good Old People's Homes (mine was definitely good-to-very good). treat residents with a combination of love, kindness, and an almost total lack of respect for their status as adults The lowest common denominator all too often wins out and residents are systematically infantilized. Cancer World becomes all the worse when you let this happen to you.

Unless this is systematically corrected from the top, the staff can't help it -- it appears to be part of the culture of such institutions (as a corrective, remember that I am writing from 6 days experience ... which felt like 6 weeks). For me, when I was in a state of confusion time seemed to run much more slowly ... except ... and importantly ... when I was in conversation with someone else or telling my story.

Lesson three: You can rehumanize your residents and re-value them as adults by encouraging them to tell their stories to one another - and the staff - and really listening to them. As those of us who blog in cancer world have learned both online and in face-to-face support groups have learned, telling and listening to each other's stories is a tremendous way of reminding us who we are, both as persons-with-diseases and persons outside of our disease.

Is this appropriate subject matter for a cancer blog? I would say yes. All of us are more likely than the average bear to find our selves in situations where we have been deprived of autonomy and the things we take for granted as adults. It's best to be prepared. I find it helpful to learn as much as possible from the experience. You may do so as well.

Finally, two of the greatest gifts I have gotten since getting out of my brief "placement" (as my wife's family calls it) have been professional conversations with newly found colleagues who know about my cancer, but were able to set it aside for intense discussion of the subject at hand.

Calloo, Callay ... I've been able to type for 1 1/2 hours without stopping. It probably shows.

Vaya con Dios

John Shippee.
Atlanta, Georgia

Sent by John Shippee | 8:31 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Less then ideal news, but as they say, not something that is really out of the ordinary.
Leroy, please stay strong, now is when you need that inner strength. No resting on the job.

Sent by Brit | 8:43 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Dude, that s t i n k s! Aw man.
Maybe you could have your physicians blog for you while you are on the mend. That will give them incentive to keep/get you outta there.

Try to rest even though you will be woken up every hour on the hour.

Sent by Pika | 8:44 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Aww sorry to here that Maeve.
My thoughts and prayers are with Leroy and Laurie at this time.
Sending positive vibes.

Sent by Kerry | 8:51 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Never a dull moment with this. Sending prayers and positive thoughts.

Sent by anne lumberger | 8:56 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Hang in there - my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sent by Kathy W. | 9:01 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Dear Leroy,

So sorry you are back in the hospital. Hopefully, they will get rid of the infection and you will return home shortly. Prayers to you and Laurie.

Sent by sasha | 9:04 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Hopefully this will be a minor bump in the road. Let your body rest and heal and fight this bug. Good wishes and prayers are aiming right for you.

Thanks Maeve for keeping us informed.

Sent by Laurel M. Jones | 9:06 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy, much love and prayers coming to you........rest and heal........

Sent by Ruth Chermok | 9:07 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Thanks so much for the update as Leroy is so very important to us all. LEROY - hang in there, you are in the best place for now and heal well and quickly. Our prayers are with you.

Sent by Vicki (FL) | 9:27 AM ET | 10-16-2007

My first thoughts today are about your mental state Leroy and what you must be thinking. You have had so much. Everything in my being wants to cry out,"Leave our Leroy alone! Enough already" Hospitals are notorious for infections. I am always afraid to even go to the "potty" there. You were beginning to get well this past week at home with loving care, right?
How special of Maeve to keep in touch with us and let us know what is happening. Leroy, you have such a great support group! How special you must be to be loved by so many!!
I realize that I am angry and mean, but it seems so silly now, that yesterday we were more concerned with you getting a Handicapped Tag, than anything else.
Hope they have you in a bed with the left side against the wall so they must all approach from the right.
Rest Dear Friend.

Sent by J C R | 9:38 AM ET | 10-16-2007

I add my voice to the general chorus. Chin up, Leroy! I am saying a prayer for you as I type.

Sent by Ruth from Virginia | 9:56 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Oh Leroy! So sorry to hear about the recent hospitalization set-back. Best wishes for a fast recovery, and my prayers that you and Laurie will keep your spirits up. May God hold you both in His hands.

Sent by Tam (Secaucus) | 9:56 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy and Laurie,
My prayers are with you both. This is a very overwhellming time for you both. Lots of people out there pulling for you right now.

Thanks for the updates.

Sent by dorothy | 10:02 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Hang in there big guy- our prayers are with you as always.

Sent by Jessie | 10:08 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Maeve, thanks so much for letting Leroy and Laurie's "other family" know! Give them both all our love and our prayers will of course continue.

Sent by Karen | 10:20 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy: Your blog and the many comments help to get me through each day. Infact it incouraged me to take a break from life and go to the beach for Sept and Oct. With the help of pain meds I almost made two months. It was so worth it. I was able to spend time with myself. The turtles were hatching, the weather was beautiful. Fall at the beach in NC is beautiful. Soooo good for the soul. I'm home now and back to te usual? Labs, Drs. etc. I know the end is suppose to be near, but like you I will not give up. In my mind I'm planning another beach trip. Leroy I feel so sad for you. You need a break. I think of you often and pray that your body gets some peace. I do appreciate you trying to keep the blog going. Reading the blog and all of the wonderful comments help. Especially on those days when you feel you are in this fight for life alone. diana maloy kc

Sent by Diana Maloy | 10:28 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Man.....we've got to watch you every minute!! :o) Hopefully this will be a minor setback and you'll soon be home again!! Loving thoughts and lots of prayers coming your way.

Sent by betty obst | 10:39 AM ET | 10-16-2007

So sorry to hear that! We're all praying for you, Leroy.
Radha

Sent by Radha Speer | 10:40 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Thank you for letting us know this news, Maeve. Thank you Laurie for zipping Leroy to the ER. And thank you Leroy for returning to the hospital for extra support right now. We are with you in energy, clear intention, and solidarity. Onward! with healing!

Sent by Sarah | 10:44 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Good vibes coming your way today and every day.

Sent by MEM | 10:45 AM ET | 10-16-2007

To Leroy and family and Maeve: Thanks for keeping us informed. Sorry you had to go back to hosp. again, you'll beat this too. We're collectively rooting for you all across America and the rest of the blogging world. Prayers and hopes to you from Sherri in Texas, BC dx 4-06

Sent by Sherri Eggleston | 10:49 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Dear Leroy,
Hang in there!! Thinking of you and hoping that you will "kick butt" on the microorganisms and once again be home very soon.
Janet

Sent by Janet Nafissi | 10:49 AM ET | 10-16-2007

know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. you will be out of hospital soon. keep a amile on your face, and in your heart. we all love you and we are rooting for you. 2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate. sending you positive vibes, lots of prayers.

Sent by bernie madden | 11:16 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Dammit! That's just NOT FAIR. May the antibiotics work fast. Hang on, Leroy.

Sent by Doris | 11:22 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear that Leroy is back in the hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with Leroy and Laurie.

Karen

Sent by Karen | 11:23 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy, as I struggle with my own cancer issues, I read your blog and it gives me strength. You are my HERO!

Sent by Cathy sewell | 11:32 AM ET | 10-16-2007

If it'snot one thing, it's a zillion others. Keep up the faith! We are all pulling for you to head back home soon.

Sent by Jenene K | 11:34 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Dear Leroy and Laurie:

You are both in my prayers for good health!

Fondly,

Kathleen

Sent by Kathleen Brady | 11:45 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy, someday I want to meet you.
I want to see in the flesh this guy cancer is trying to beat, so that I can put another real face on the fight. You hang in there, rest up and fight back.

Sent by Pat Steer | 11:55 AM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy, hugs and prayers for you and Laurie. Stay strong in spirit as the doctors make you strong in body once again. Don't you sometimes feel like whoever's in charge is just messin' with you? You've had more than your share. Get well and go home! We're all pulling for you.

Bonita

Sent by Bonita | 11:57 AM ET | 10-16-2007

It never ceases to amaze me how much the human body can withstand. I just wish this was conjecture .. and not a fact. Bless you, Leroy??? this small army of well-wishers are in your corner and praying for a cease-fire.

Sent by Sharon | 12:08 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy,

As the general said when asked to surrender at Bastogne, "NUTS!"Be better soon.

Sent by Diana Kitch | 12:13 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Thanks for the update Maeve.

My thoughts, prayers, and best wishes for you Leroy and Laurie.

Sent by Geoff | 12:24 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy,
Keep holding on...you will be back home soon, and hopefully while you are in the hospital they will find a better answer for managing your pain. We are all with you in spirit.

Sent by Laura | 12:35 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Sending healing thoughts to Leroy and Laurie. You are both in my prayers, Laurie please take care of yourself as well, the caregiver goes through so much, I know that my cancer has been so hard on my loving husband Tom. I look in his eyes and see the stress and worry, I am so blessed to be loved by such a wonderful man, and Leroy is blessed to be loved by you. I am praying for a short stay in the hospital, and healthy days ahead at home. And to all of the caregivers who give so much to us I thank you all.
Peace, Martie

Sent by Martie | 12:50 PM ET | 10-16-2007

You hang on we'll keep praying. How's that for a deal?

I hope you come home soon and tell us how bad the food was and now nice your nurses are.

Sent by Heather | 12:56 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy, I'm so sorry you had to go back in for treatment. I hope they can turn it around for you quickly.

Maybe you have some better pain control options while you are hospitalized, though. What about a pain pump?

I am thinking of you and hoping for the best. I am waiting on results of a relative's surgery today, so I feel solidarity with all of those who wait and hope and those who need to heal. We're all connected by these fragile temples we inhabit.

Sent by Celeste | 1:14 PM ET | 10-16-2007

in my thoughts and prayers today and every day!

Sent by marianne dalton | 1:23 PM ET | 10-16-2007

For the love of Pete!!! Can this man ever get a break? I'm stupefied! Is that a word? Thank you for the update on Leroy, Maeve (what a beautiful name). Leroy, and Laurie, my prayers remain with you for healing, comfort and peace. God Bless you and Everyone.

Connie E.

Sent by Connie E. | 1:33 PM ET | 10-16-2007

High Hopes For Leroy
that's what he has taught me.. I have just completed my second to last chemo yesterday and Leroy was on my mind giving me strenght and courage. I am sorry you had to back in the hospital, but know that it is just another step in your journey to good/better health.
My thoughts and hopes are with you
love and health
Gillian

Sent by gillian faulkner | 1:45 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Prayers and positive thoughts to Leroy and Laurie. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated and follow the docs orders and you'll soon be back in your own comfortable bed.

Sent by Dianne in Nevada | 1:54 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Man, infections are not fun. I had one following my surgery and it was the worst part of the whole ordeal. I was licking my wounds until someone said that statistically, people who get infections have a greater chance of remission.

I don't know if this is true (although I am currently in remission). I guess the theory is it boosts your immune system.

So, get well and keep a look out for that silver lining.

And John Shipee...THANK YOU for sharing your experience. You have changed my outlook and attitude when talking to my elderly father!

Sent by Karen D. | 1:56 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Thanks for the update Maeve.

Leroy,
Hang in there! We're praying for you and Laurie.

Sent by Jay Williams | 2:00 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Thanks for letting us know about Leroy's latest event. Leroy, hang in there. This too shall pass. My grandmother used to tell me that God will not give you more than you can handle. Once in awhile I will ask him if he added my account up correctly. Praying for healing and home for you.
Charlotte in Temecula

Sent by Charlotte Kewish | 2:14 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Dear Leroy,

So sorry to hear that you are back in the hospital. What can I say... IT SUCKS !!!!
We are thinking of you and wishing that your stay is short and you are once again at home and healing.

love and peace,

susan california

Sent by susan d | 2:33 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Thanks for the continued updates and I will add my prayers for healing as well.. all the best to Leroy and Laurie! God's Peace!

Sent by Laurie Hirth | 2:37 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Even with this news, we all know "you're not done yet," as you said yesterday. Just wanted to remind you that WE are not done yet either, praying for you, sending you only our very best wishes, and knowing that you will continue to fight and improve.

Sent by Barbara | 2:45 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Sometimes it seems we take two steps forward and one step back in this cancer fight. Just keep on fighting, you'll be back home soon.
As always, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sent by Ronni | 2:57 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Bless you, Leroy. All of us "lurkers", who usually just read your blogs but do not post, are pulling for you, too.

Sent by Genevieve S Edwards | 3:05 PM ET | 10-16-2007

I have been following your blog closely for over a year and have found it very helpful but never wrote in. The awful experience you are enduring now prompted me to write and hopefully cheer you on. I can really relate (see my story below). I had to write and try to help you the way you and others have helped me. Keep fighting and as much as you can, keep your spirits up and positive. You will recover from this surgery. I think you are amazingly strong and have dealt with this all with grace and optimism. Keep it up!
My story: I've been a cancer patient for 3 years with an extremely rare cancer,which seems to be very difficult to get rid of called Thymic Carcinoma . I originally had a midsternal thoracotomy, followed by massive doses of daily chemo for five months and concurrent with the first half of the chemo course, I had radiation too. I had a recurrence this summer and had a small surgery to get a biopsy and then a very serious surgery, a Thoracotomy, this time on my right side and I am recovering from that. Keep up the good work. I'm investigating experimental target drugs since I seem to have run out of conventional treatments for now. The only good thing about my cancer, which they found at surgery to have spread over my lungs in tiny little dots. The good side it's very slow growing and I'm determined to find a target drug to treat me and kill or at least slow down my cancer. I know what you mean about being seen as a cancer patient. My chemo has left me with hearing loss and cataracts right in the field of vision and radiation damaged my Thyroid gland. So far, if you don't look at my meds and you don't mind me saying "what did you say" and "can you tell me what that says or who it is", I can get away with it. I'm just hoping they don't try to give me chemo again. I just got my hair back to where it was before this journey began. Take care and keep fighting, you'll get through this one. All my positive thoughts go to you.

Sent by Ronnie B. Ranz, MD | 3:14 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy,
As soon as you get home and are able to go out and about, sxchange the handicapped parking sign for one that says, "I am kicking Cancer in the butt"

Sent by Elaine | 3:29 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy,I had a cheesesteak for lunch in your honor. I hope you'll be having your own soon.

Sent by Gene Koeneman | 3:47 PM ET | 10-16-2007

What Mr. Shippee said today about the different worlds is so true.

Hope you feel better soon Leroy.

Sent by Irene | 3:52 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Dang, Leroy!

Ask for seconds on the antibiotics and come home soon.

Sent by Teri Thomas | 4:25 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Dearest Leroy,

I just attended a luncheon where close to five hundred women, all of us recovering from cancer, stood to honor our oncologist, and raised funds for a cancer research foundation in Los Angeles. Here's my wish for you Leroy: that you will be the guest speaker at next year's luncheon. Start writing your opening joke.

I hope the pain lifts soon. My prayers for a complete recovery,

Tamar

Sent by Tamar | 4:37 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Maeve, Thanks so much for keeping us up to date on Leroy's status. I certainly wish we could iron out all of these bumps in the Recovery Road!

Leroy and Laurie, I know you are where neither one of you want to be right now, so I'm sending you lots of get well wishes and a giggle! "Here's wishin' you HEALTH and wishin' it STRONG!! And hopin' you ain't where you is fer LONG! Best wishes for a rapid recovery and come back to us ASAP!
God Bless!!

Eileen Pruyne
Charlotte, NC

Sent by Eileen Pruyne | 4:39 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy, Thank you. Your friend Ted's television show about cancer was our first "introduction" if you will. I have cancer too. I'm married, have three children and a support of family and friends like yours. Your words and the way you shared your experiences helped me feel less alone in this battle. I send you my most positive thoughts. Fight hard, I'm pulling for you.

Sent by Debra | 5:21 PM ET | 10-16-2007

God Bless you Leroy, and all who read this blog.

Sent by Valerie | 5:26 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Prayers for all, and for the information on Leroy and for the special imput of John Shippe. It all helps all of us. Thank you

Sent by Lucy Groh | 6:02 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Such a disappointment to be in the hospital again. The food is the worst. Even though you don't want to eat. It will go fast. You'll be home and this all part of the memory. Thanks to John Shippee for sharing your wisdom with us. You are all in my prayers.
Love Eileen

Sent by Eileen Pluta | 6:25 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy and Laurie,

Hang in there, dear friends. When things are at their toughest, remember we're with you in spirit, holding your hands.

And, Maeve, thanks so much for letting us know how Leroy is doing.

Sent by Amy | 7:26 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Hang in, Leroy. We're all with you.

Sent by joanne | 7:37 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Dear Leroy,

I'm sorry to hear about the infection ... wishing you patience and speedy healing and relief from pain. You are a huge inspiration to me as I walk along the cancer road. You talked about Sisyphus a few months ago ... about making the cancer push the boulder up the hill every day. I remember that image each day. Hang in there!

Sent by Elsa Cumming (NYC) | 8:13 PM ET | 10-16-2007

All the best to Leroy.

Sent by Lisa | 8:29 PM ET | 10-16-2007

We are all thinking of you Leroy and hope you will be home soon. We will be here for you when you return.

Sent by robin | 8:31 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Wow...Look at all these people who care about you. Strangers, yet not. Here's to being comfortable and afebrile.

All the best...

Sent by Hilary | 9:21 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Leroy, The luck just keeps on coming. Hang in there, big man! Stan

Sent by Stan Wozniak | 9:54 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Although I'm not a frequent poster, I read every day. Please know we are all pulling for you. It's sometimes such a tough road to walk that it helps to know folks are out there to catch you when you fall

Sent by Katy Gerritt | 9:58 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Laurie, I hope there is someone there to lend you some support. And for Leroy, I will wish for you that your upbeat attitude keeps on keeping on.

Sent by Beth S. | 10:21 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Sorry to hear about the infection, Leroy. Hope you're getting rest (despite being in the hospital) and will get better soon. You are in my thoughts.

Sent by N.R. | 10:37 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Thank you for updates.

Dear Leroy,
Hang in there. I hope you get better quicky. Thoughts and prayers for you, and for your quick return home.

John Shippee,
Glad to see that you've have survived your experiences with new insights, and from your entry, you seem to be recovering from your seizure well. I hope your recovery continues.

I've only had one person in my life who lived in an assissted living place. She had checked herself into it, with the thought of making her life easier. In the end, her sense of humor got her through. She shared many stories with us each week. Many of her stories gave us insights similar to those you shared. More people need to be made aware. Just because there there is a saying that people go through a second childhood as they head toward a certain age doesn't mean that everyone should believe it and start forcing the issue.

Sent by Lilly T. | 10:43 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Thanks Maeve. Leroy - Keep on Keepin on...Hang tough. Sending lots of prayers to you from the Windy City.

Sent by Beth | 11:39 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Sending prayers for Leroy. Thanks for the update, Maeve.

Sent by Lisa Lindstrom | 12:28 AM ET | 10-17-2007

thanks maeve for the update,we all praying for quick return .as fas as leroy you hanging there big man we all need you.

Sent by yohannes | 5:07 AM ET | 10-17-2007

Leroy, as Genevieve said, we 'lurkers' are pulling for you...get better soon....

Much love to you and Laurie...

Sent by Faun | 7:25 AM ET | 10-17-2007

I'm thinking and praying for all of you-Leroy, Laurie, Maeve, and the staff that are caring for you. May you all be in God's care- especially now.

Sent by Norma | 7:27 AM ET | 10-17-2007

Thanks for the update. Hoping you're back home very quickly. Take care.

Sent by Sandy Lathe | 7:37 AM ET | 10-17-2007

Hey, Leroy; just wanted to say hang in there!!! We are all praying and hoping for a quick recovery... This is just a bump in the road--at times it feels like there are more potholes than anything else-- but the important thing is you are still on the road!!!
Hang in there my friend!

Sent by Lori Monroe | 8:50 AM ET | 10-17-2007

our prayers and good wishes for you. just put one foot in front of the other. know that there are many who care about your progess, god bless and keep going

Sent by bernie, from cape cod | 9:08 AM ET | 10-20-2007

Dear Leroy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers (as well as many others). In this very difficult time, please know you are loved and appreciated. We are pulling for you...
-Roxane

Sent by Roxane | 9:57 AM ET | 10-29-2007

you know that you will find the strength. it is not easy. ask for it, pray for it. as we pray for you as well. just ask for it. you will find it. be ez on yourself. you will have the strength. can you do something good for leroy. hot fudge sundae, banana split. we are praying doubletime for you

Sent by bernie, cape cod | 10:22 AM ET | 10-29-2007